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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in El Paso, TX

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 340 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$220,050
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$220,050
  3. Senior Director of Operations$220,050
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$144,360
  5. Process Engineering Manager$144,360
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$144,360
  7. VP of Engineering$144,360
  8. Director of R&D$144,360
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$144,360
  10. NPI Manager$144,360
  11. Capital Projects Manager$144,360
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$144,360
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$144,360
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$144,360
  15. Director of Automation$144,360
  16. Automation Manager$144,360
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$144,360
  18. R&D Manager$144,360
  19. R&D Engineer$144,360
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$144,360
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$144,360
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$144,360
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$131,580
  24. Corporate Controller$131,580
  25. Plant Controller$131,580

Bars show the top 25 of 340 ranked. The table below lists all 340. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in El Paso, TX, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$144,210$220,050$327,3201100.24
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$144,210$220,050$327,3201100.24
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$144,210$220,050$327,3201100.24
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,380$144,360$180,6601600.33
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,380$144,360$180,6601600.33
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,380$144,360$180,6601600.33
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,380$144,360$180,6601600.33
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,380$144,360$180,6601600.33
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,380$144,360$180,6601600.33
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,380$144,360$180,6601600.33
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,380$144,360$180,6601600.33
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,380$144,360$180,6601600.33
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,380$144,360$180,6601600.33
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,380$144,360$180,6601600.33
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,380$144,360$180,6601600.33
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,380$144,360$180,6601600.33
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,380$144,360$180,6601600.33
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,380$144,360$180,6601600.33
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,380$144,360$180,6601600.33
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,380$144,360$180,6601600.33
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,380$144,360$180,6601600.33
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,380$144,360$180,6601600.33
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$131,580$171,5109200.5
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$131,580$171,5109200.5
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$131,580$171,5109200.5
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$131,580$171,5109200.5
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$131,580$171,5109200.5
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$131,580$171,5109200.5
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$131,580$171,5109200.5
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$131,580$171,5109200.5
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$131,580$171,5109200.5
32PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,160$127,310$135,4701,3600.37
33MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,160$127,310$135,4701,3600.37
34SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,160$127,310$135,4701,3600.37
35Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,160$127,310$135,4701,3600.37
36Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,160$127,310$135,4701,3600.37
37Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,670$122,930$141,1301,3400.99
38EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,670$122,930$141,1301,3400.99
39EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,670$122,930$141,1301,3400.99
40Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,670$122,930$141,1301,3400.99
41Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,670$122,930$141,1301,3400.99
42Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,670$122,930$141,1301,3400.99
43S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,670$122,930$141,1301,3400.99
44Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,670$122,930$141,1301,3400.99
45Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,670$122,930$141,1301,3400.99
46Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,670$122,930$141,1301,3400.99
47Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,670$122,930$141,1301,3400.99
48Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,670$122,930$141,1301,3400.99
49EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,670$122,930$141,1301,3400.99
50Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,670$122,930$141,1301,3400.99
51Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$89,750$122,780$157,2003800.79
52Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
53Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
54Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
55Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
56Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
57Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
58Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
59Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
60Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
61VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
62Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
63Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
64QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
65Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
66Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
67FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
68FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
69Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
70QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
71Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
72Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
73Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
74Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
75Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
76Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
77Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
78Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
79QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
80Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
81CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
82Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
83Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
84Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,170$116,580$151,9003400.64
85Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,760$108,240$128,8001200.36
86Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,760$108,240$128,8001200.36
87Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,760$108,240$128,8001200.36
88Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,760$108,240$128,8001200.36
89Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,760$108,240$128,8001200.36
90Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,760$108,240$128,8001200.36
91Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$88,570$107,730$134,7601400.74
92Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$88,570$107,730$134,7601400.74
93Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$88,570$107,730$134,7601400.74
94Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$88,570$107,730$134,7601400.74
95Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$88,570$107,730$134,7601400.74
96VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$74,490$107,310$155,6401,2000.86
97Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,490$107,310$155,6401,2000.86
98Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$74,490$107,310$155,6401,2000.86
99National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,490$107,310$155,6401,2000.86
100Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,490$107,310$155,6401,2000.86
101National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,490$107,310$155,6401,2000.86
102Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,490$107,310$155,6401,2000.86
103Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,490$107,310$155,6401,2000.86
104Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,490$107,310$155,6401,2000.86
105Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$74,490$107,310$155,6401,2000.86
106Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,490$107,310$155,6401,2000.86
107Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,490$107,310$155,6401,2000.86
108Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,490$107,310$155,6401,2000.86
109Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,490$107,310$155,6401,2000.86
110Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,250$103,180$128,1903000.69
111Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,250$103,180$128,1903000.69
112Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,250$103,180$128,1903000.69
113Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,250$103,180$128,1903000.69
114Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,250$103,180$128,1903000.69
115Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,250$103,180$128,1903000.69
116Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,250$103,180$128,1903000.69
117Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,250$103,180$128,1903000.69
118Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,250$103,180$128,1903000.69
119Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$69,340$91,680$128,4902600.75
120Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$69,340$91,680$128,4902600.75
121Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$69,340$91,680$128,4902600.75
122Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$63,870$91,430$119,4402000.31
123Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$63,870$91,430$119,4402000.31
124Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$63,870$91,430$119,4402000.31
125Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$63,870$91,430$119,4402000.31
126Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$63,870$91,430$119,4402000.31
127Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$63,870$91,430$119,4402000.31
128Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$63,870$91,430$119,4402000.31
129Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$63,870$91,430$119,4402000.31
130Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$63,870$91,430$119,4402000.31
131Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$63,870$91,430$119,4402000.31
132Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$63,870$91,430$119,4402000.31
133CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$63,870$91,430$119,4402000.31
134VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,950$85,960$107,6807101.46
135Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,950$85,960$107,6807101.46
136Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,950$85,960$107,6807101.46
137Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,950$85,960$107,6807101.46
138Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,950$85,960$107,6807101.46
139Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,950$85,960$107,6807101.46
140Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,950$85,960$107,6807101.46
141Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,950$85,960$107,6807101.46
142Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,950$85,960$107,6807101.46
143Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,950$85,960$107,6807101.46
144Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,950$85,960$107,6807101.46
145Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,950$85,960$107,6807101.46
146Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,950$85,960$107,6807101.46
147Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,950$85,960$107,6807101.46
148Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$75,770$85,210$127,060700.6
149Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$75,770$85,210$127,060700.6
150Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$75,770$85,210$127,060700.6
151Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
152Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
153Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
154Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
155Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
156Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
157Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
158Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
159Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
160Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
161Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
162Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
163Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
164Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
165Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
166Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
167Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
168Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
169Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
170Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
171Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
172Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
173Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
174Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
175Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
176Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
177EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
178VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
179Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
180Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
181Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
182Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
183Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
184Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
185Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,320$82,760$100,8804100.51
186Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$61,400$79,920$102,0402,0600.88
187Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$61,400$79,920$102,0402,0600.88
188VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,980$77,770$126,1307,8501.03
189VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,980$77,770$126,1307,8501.03
190Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,980$77,770$126,1307,8501.03
191General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,980$77,770$126,1307,8501.03
192Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,980$77,770$126,1307,8501.03
193EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,980$77,770$126,1307,8501.03
194Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,980$77,770$126,1307,8501.03
195Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,980$77,770$126,1307,8501.03
196Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,940$73,920$106,3302,6602.92
197Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,940$73,920$106,3302,6602.92
198Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,940$73,920$106,3302,6602.92
199QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$58,070$70,150$74,150500.14
200Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$51,300$65,990$83,4502,1200.67
201Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$51,300$65,990$83,4502,1200.67
202Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$51,300$65,990$83,4502,1200.67
203Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$51,300$65,990$83,4502,1200.67
204Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$58,730$65,640$90,2503301.07
205Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$58,730$65,640$90,2503301.07
206Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$58,730$65,640$90,2503301.07
207Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$50,650$64,520$84,1401,6101.19
208Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$50,650$64,520$84,1401,6101.19
209Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$50,650$64,520$84,1401,6101.19
210Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$50,650$64,520$84,1401,6101.19
211Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$50,650$64,520$84,1401,6101.19
212Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$50,650$64,520$84,1401,6101.19
213Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$50,650$64,520$84,1401,6101.19
214Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$50,650$64,520$84,1401,6101.19
215Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$50,650$64,520$84,1401,6101.19
216Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$52,160$63,620$105,950800.44
217NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$38,550$63,130$81,330800.61
218Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$51,450$62,280$72,2301201.24
219Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$43,730$61,270$77,0401,0000.68
220Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$43,730$61,270$77,0401,0000.68
221Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$43,730$61,270$77,0401,0000.68
222Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$43,730$61,270$77,0401,0000.68
223Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$43,730$61,270$77,0401,0000.68
224CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$43,730$61,270$77,0401,0000.68
225Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$43,730$61,270$77,0401,0000.68
226Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$43,730$61,270$77,0401,0000.68
227Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$48,260$60,080$79,9908000.74
228PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,980$58,440$66,0802101.48
229Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,980$58,440$66,0802101.48
230Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,980$58,440$66,0802101.48
231Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,980$58,440$66,0802101.48
232Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,290$56,470$63,4107100.75
233Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,290$56,470$63,4107100.75
234Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,290$56,470$63,4107100.75
235Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,290$56,470$63,4107100.75
236Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,290$56,470$63,4107100.75
237Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,290$56,470$63,4107100.75
238Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,290$56,470$63,4107100.75
239Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,290$56,470$63,4107100.75
240Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,290$56,470$63,4107100.75
241Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,290$56,470$63,4107100.75
242Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,290$56,470$63,4107100.75
243Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,290$56,470$63,4107100.75
244Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,290$56,470$63,4107100.75
245Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,290$56,470$63,4107100.75
246Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,290$56,470$63,4107100.75
247Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,290$56,470$63,4107100.75
248End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,290$56,470$63,4107100.75
249Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,290$56,470$63,4107100.75
250Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$52,660$55,530$58,950401.1
251MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$49,200$53,020$99,4901201.33
252Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$43,800$51,480$64,7501,6701.23
253Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$43,800$51,480$64,7501,6701.23
254Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$39,410$48,140$60,3501,3800.83
255Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$37,120$47,710$57,9509001.06
256Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$37,120$47,710$57,9509001.06
257Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$37,120$47,710$57,9509001.06
258Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$37,120$47,710$57,9509001.06
259Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$37,120$47,710$57,9509001.06
260Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$37,120$47,710$57,9509001.06
261Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$36,920$47,270$57,5707900.88
262CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$36,750$46,880$58,2303600.57
2635-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$36,750$46,880$58,2303600.57
264Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$36,750$46,880$58,2303600.57
265CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$36,750$46,880$58,2303600.57
266Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$36,750$46,880$58,2303600.57
267Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$36,750$46,880$58,2303600.57
268EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$36,750$46,880$58,2303600.57
269CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$36,750$46,880$58,2303600.57
270Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$36,750$46,880$58,2303600.57
271Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$36,750$46,880$58,2303600.57
272Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$36,750$46,880$58,2303600.57
273Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$36,750$46,880$58,2303600.57
274Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$36,750$46,880$58,2303600.57
275Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$36,420$45,800$61,670800.65
276Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$36,420$45,800$61,670800.65
277Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$35,490$45,000$52,0106500.71
278TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$35,490$45,000$52,0106500.71
279Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$35,490$45,000$52,0106500.71
280Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$35,490$45,000$52,0106500.71
281Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$35,490$45,000$52,0106500.71
282Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$35,490$45,000$52,0106500.71
283Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$35,490$45,000$52,0106500.71
284Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$35,490$45,000$52,0106500.71
285Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$35,490$45,000$52,0106500.71
286Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$35,490$45,000$52,0106500.71
287Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$35,490$45,000$52,0106500.71
288Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$35,490$45,000$52,0106500.71
289Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$37,490$43,890$57,2001100.84
290CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$31,880$40,040$49,5401600.44
291Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$33,490$38,520$42,7002,4101.43
292Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$30,930$37,710$43,7802400.76
293Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,370$36,930$47,0209000.69
294Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,370$36,930$47,0209000.69
295CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,370$36,930$47,0209000.69
296Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,370$36,930$47,0209000.69
297Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,370$36,930$47,0209000.69
298First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,370$36,930$47,0209000.69
299Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,370$36,930$47,0209000.69
300Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,370$36,930$47,0209000.69
301Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,370$36,930$47,0209000.69
302Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,370$36,930$47,0209000.69
303Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,370$36,930$47,0209000.69
304Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,370$36,930$47,0209000.69
305Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$28,320$35,410$38,3102800.75
306Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$28,320$35,410$38,3102800.75
307Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$29,490$34,740$39,4602,0401.15
308Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$29,490$34,740$39,4602,0401.15
309Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$29,490$34,740$39,4602,0401.15
310Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$29,490$34,740$39,4602,0401.15
311Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$29,490$34,740$39,4602,0401.15
312Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$29,490$34,740$39,4602,0401.15
313Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$29,490$34,740$39,4602,0401.15
314Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$30,150$34,310$37,5302200.68
315Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,550$31,040$37,3305300.97
316Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,550$31,040$37,3305300.97
317Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,550$31,040$37,3305300.97
318Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,550$31,040$37,3305300.97
319CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,550$31,040$37,3305300.97
320Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,550$31,040$37,3305300.97
321Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,550$31,040$37,3305300.97
322Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,550$31,040$37,3305300.97
323Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,550$31,040$37,3305300.97
324Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,550$31,040$37,3305300.97
325Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,550$31,040$37,3305300.97
326Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,550$31,040$37,3305300.97
327Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,550$31,040$37,3305300.97
328Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,550$31,040$37,3305300.97
329Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,550$31,040$37,3305300.97
330Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,550$31,040$37,3305300.97
331Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,550$31,040$37,3305300.97
332Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,550$31,040$37,3305300.97
333Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,550$31,040$37,3305300.97
334Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$28,180$30,680$37,4401200.85
335Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$23,470$30,630$37,6205,6401.17
336Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$23,470$30,630$37,6205,6401.17
337Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$23,690$27,570$36,2002700.5
338Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$23,690$27,570$36,2002700.5
339SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$23,690$27,570$36,2002700.5
340Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$23,690$27,570$36,2002700.5

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, CNC Programmer, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Semiconductor Fab Technician, QC Lab Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Texas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: El Paso, TX. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

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What does this data mean for your opening?

Manufacturing Headhunters examine the El Paso metro, where Plant Managers earn a median of $105,660 in Las Cruces and $125,070 in Odessa. Industrial production leadership remains critical for this border-adjacent hub. CEOs in El Paso command a $220,050 median, notably higher than the $213,990 national median. The local middle-band width for CEOs is $183,110, compared to the national $226,660.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in El Paso earn $144,360, while the national figure is $171,270. This gap highlights regional variations in demand for technical engineering oversight. CFOs here earn a median of $131,580, with a middle-band width of $68,780, trailing the $166,570 national median. Sanitation Technicians in El Paso earn a median of $30,630. This is lower than the $36,840 national median for the janitorial and cleaning category used as a proxy. Electronics Assemblers earn $27,570 locally, while the national median is $45,850. The electronics assembly role shows a very specific wage profile in this region compared to national averages. 17, indicating significant employment concentration. Compensation data excludes non-salary benefits. For manufacturing occupations in El Paso, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in El Paso, TX, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. Headhunters look at these bands to determine competitive offers. The local market for production labor remains distinct from the national average, especially in the assembly sector. Employers should note that these figures are strictly BLS-derived and do not capture individual plant skill grades or tenure metrics. Success in this market involves adjusting for the specific industry niche, whether communications or aerospace, when benchmarking against these published medians.

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Why is the Electronics Assembler median lower in El Paso than the U.S. average?

The local median is $27,570 compared to the national $45,850. This reflects local market conditions and the specific nature of assembly operations in this region.

What is the median pay for a CEO in El Paso?

The CEO median is $220,050, which is higher than the national median of $213,990. The middle-band width locally is $183,110.

How does the Sanitation Technician wage in El Paso compare to the national median?

The local median saw a $2,140 change from the previous cycle.

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